English · Everyday verbs
Saaf karna in English: To clean (साफ़ करना)
to clean
Hindi (Devanagari)
साफ़ करना
Hindi (English letters)
saaf karna
साफ़ करना (saaf karna) can be expressed as “to clean” in English. For example: “I clean the house on Sunday.”
“saaf karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to clean” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Weekend chore
I clean the house on Sunday.
मैं रविवार को घर साफ़ करता हूँ।
main ravivaar ko ghar saaf karta hoon.
How to pronounce “to clean”
Say it in English
too kleen
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
to clean: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to clean | साफ़ करना saaf karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I clean the house on Sunday. | मैं रविवार को घर साफ़ करता हूँ। main ravivaar ko ghar saaf karta hoon. Weekend chore | Weekend chore |
| Please clean the sink. | आप सिंक साफ़ कीजिए प्लीज़। aap sink saaf kijiye please. Kitchen ask | Kitchen ask |
The dictionary expression is “to clean”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
How to use “to clean” in English sentences
1. Weekend chore
I clean the house on Sunday.
मैं रविवार को घर साफ़ करता हूँ।
main ravivaar ko ghar saaf karta hoon.
2. Kitchen ask
Please clean the sink.
आप सिंक साफ़ कीजिए प्लीज़।
aap sink saaf kijiye please.
3. After party
The kids cleaned the room.
बच्चों ने कमरा साफ़ किया।
bachchon ne kamra saaf kiya.
Common mistakes with “to clean”
Instead of
Me clean the house on Sunday.
Say this
I clean the house on Sunday.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Will to you clean the balcony?
Say this
Will you clean the balcony?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Tidying before guests arrive
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Will you clean the balcony?
Show Hindi meaning
आप बालकनी साफ़ करेंगे?
aap balcony saaf karenge?
You
Yes — I'll clean with a broom.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मैं झाड़ू से साफ़ करता हूँ।
haan, main jhaadu se saaf karta hoon.
Partner
I'll clean the kitchen meanwhile.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं किचन साफ़ करती हूँ तब तक।
main kitchen saaf karti hoon tab tak.
You
Okay — let's finish cleaning quickly.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, जल्दी साफ़ कर लेते हैं।
theek, jaldi saaf kar lete hain.
Your turn: use “to clean”
Say this in English: आप सिंक साफ़ कीजिए प्लीज़। (aap sink saaf kijiye please.)
Reveal sample answer
Please clean the sink.
आप सिंक साफ़ कीजिए प्लीज़।
aap sink saaf kijiye please.
Compare your word order with “Please clean the sink.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to clean” in English
Saaf karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
साफ़ करना (saaf karna) can be expressed as “to clean” in English. For example: “I clean the house on Sunday.”
What does “to clean” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to clean” means साफ़ करना (saaf karna). The sentence “I clean the house on Sunday.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to clean” in a sentence?
Please clean the sink. Hindi meaning: आप सिंक साफ़ कीजिए प्लीज़। (aap sink saaf kijiye please.). The dictionary expression is “to clean”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
What should I watch for when using “to clean”?
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
